a monday photo challenge

This is the picture that I'm entering into Louis' Photo Challenge.

                                               

It's definitely a "Spur of the Moment" type of picture. We were singing and we were being pretty hysterical. Sophie got really close to the camera, so I thought that I might as well take advantage of her adorable grin! :) 

I know it's not one of the most amazing photos that I've ever taken, that's for sure! But isn't photography more than that? For me it's about capturing the beauty in life, and also the precious moments that God gives to us. And that's more than enough for me!


                                                         

P.S.
My little sister Gracie just started her first blog yesterday!!! Click here to check it out. I know she'll appreciate it :) 

Have a wonderful day!

-ella joy 

Thankful Thursdays

Today I am thankful for my families that are finally here for Thanksgiving! We always cherish the times we spend together because they both live in Oklahoma and Boston!

This is a picture of my family from Oklahoma( I wanted to post one of my family from Boston but i couldn't find a picture). I have to admitt...it's not the most flattering picture of all of us but what are ya gonna do? ;)

I'll be posting some more pictures later! Have a great rest of your week!

Love: ella joy

Random Blessings

Oh my goodness! I am so sorry everybody for not posting in a while!!! GUILTY
This is just a quick update...
1. The Neumann household has been quite busy the last week with my mom just getting back from the hospital on Sunday. Speaking of that...

2. My moms surgery went very smoothly! We are thanking the LORD for that, His mercies are are new every morning!

3. We are having a big family reunion the next week and a half :) Our families from Boston and Oklahoma are coming up for Thanksgiving! I am so excited, I'm doing a happy dance in my head right now ;)

4. I love cute little pumpkins!

 5. I also love old fashion shoots! The one in the big flowy dress is one of my best friends and cousin Lindsay!  These are both Bridesmaids dresses; Lindsay's was from our Aunt Sara's wedding and mine was from my moms :) We had a lot of fun with this...heehee

6. I've made it to 10 followers!...another happy dance :)

P.S. By the way I won the photo challenge! :)

Just a word of encouragement until we meet again:  
Be content with what you have, because God has said,
"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
So we say with confidence, "The LORD is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man to to me?"

Truly: ella joy  
 

blue eyes and lolly pops

This is my sweet cousin Sophia Mae. We usually call her Mae Mae. She's turning 8 in a couple weeks! Oh where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday we were meeting her for the first time :) Aren't her eyes pretty? They're just so blue!!! I have to admit I'm pretty jealous! Mine are more of a brown hazily color. But hers are like an aqua blue! Lucky, lucky girl!

This is the picture that i was thinking about entering this in Louis' new blog hop. The subject is candy! I felt a little hasty  about posting this cause I just posted a picture of candy last week but... ya know, this is for a good cause! ;) Go here look at my cousin Louis' blog. What do you think, should I??? I'd like your advice!

Bask in His LOVE  today!<><

Yours truly: ella joy